UMBC Chess Champions

The University Champion is selected each fall in the UMBC Championship. Typically, this Championship is a five-round Swiss System tournament, held some weekend in September or early October. The Champion is awarded the title of ``UMBC Chess Champion'' and is given a large perpetual trophy to keep for one year. This practice was formalized in fall 1993; previously, there were occasional club championships held at various times.

The tournament is open to any full-time or part-time UMBC student (undergraduate or graduate) who is registered for the fall semester and making progress toward the degree. At the discretion of the Club, students who have pledged to register for the spring term of the given academic year may also be allowed to play.